Awning



April 17, 1951 J. FERFORT 2,549,302

A AWNING Filed Oct. 24, 1946 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 C @H ng rial.

Patented Apr. 17, `l`1951 UNITED STATESrv PATENT GFFICE AWNING Jacob Ferfort, Audubon, N. J. pplicationoctober 24, 1946, :Serial No. 705,357

from an extended or lowered condition to a retracted or raised conditioner vice versa. The invention is directed particularly to metallic awnings wherein said sections are formed of sheet metal.

One object of the invention is to provide an improved awning structure of the type mentioned which is simple and capable of low-cost production. 'y

Another object of the invention is to provide an awning structure which is formed mostly of sheet material, such as sheet metal,` and which is composed substantially entirely of parts which may be formed by the simple process of diecutting and stamping the parts fromsuch mate- A further object of the invention is to provide an awning structure of the type mentioned wherein there is an unobstructed air passage between adjacent awning sections throughout the greater part ofthe width of said sections when the latter arein extended or lowered condition, so that the entire awning forms a louver structure.

Still another object of the invention is to provide anA awning structure wherein the sections have depending anges which present a uniform distinctive pattern along the front and sides of the awning when the sections are in extended or lowered condition.

Other objects and features of the invention will be apparent as the description proceeds.

In the accompanying drawings:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an awning constructed according to the invention;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2--2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a similar sectional view showing the awning in partly raised condition;

Fig. 4 is a greatly enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken along lined-4 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of one of the awning sections, showing the upper face thereof; and

Fig. '7 is a similar view of one of the awning sections showing the lower face thereof.

Referring first to Fig. 1, there is shown a Window I with which the awning 2 is associated. The awning 2 comprises a plurality of rigid sections 3a, 3b, 3c, etc. constructed and arranged for relative movement, as specifically described hereinafter. Preferably, these sections are formed `.2 claims. (o1. 16o-62) 2 of sheet metal. The uppermost section 3a is provided with suitable `hinges Il by which it is secured to the upper part of the window frame. An arm 5 and a link 6 are provided on each side of the awning to support the same. As shown in Fig. 2, suitable brackets 'I yand 8 are provided on certain sections of the awning, and the arm 5 and link 6 are pivotally connected to these brackets. The opposite end of arm 5 is pivotally connected to a bracket 9 `on the window frame. The end of link 6 adjacent arm 5 is pivotally connected to a sleeve I0 which is slidable along arm 5, las sho-wn in Figs. 2 and 3, being limited in its -movement by a pin II. The awning is operated in the usual manner by means of one or more cords, such as shown at I2, the cord passing over a pulley I3 and being connected to thelowe'rmost awning section as at I4.

Referring now to the specic'structure of the awning according to the present invention, on the upper face of each awning section, except the uppermost section 3a, there are provided a pair of channel 'guides I5 and I6 (see Fig. 6) which extend along the sides of the said upper face and which are secured to the awning section in any suitable manner, as by spot welding or rivets at I1 and I8. On the lower face of each awning section, except the lowermost section 3e, there are provided a pair of plates I9 and 20 (see Fig. 7) which are located at the opposite sides of said face. The plates I9 and 2G are formed to provide channel guides 2| and 22 'along their outer side edges, which cooperate with the guides I5 andA I6 to guide the movements of the awning. sections. Each pair of lower guides 2l and 22 are engaged with the pair of upper guides I5 and I6 on the immediately preceding awning section, as may be seen in Fig. 5. The plates I9 and 20 are also formed to provide channel stops 23 and 24 at their front edges, the, purpose of which will be seen presently. The plates I9 and 20 may be secured to each awning section in any suitable manner, as by spot welding or rivets at 25 and 26.

Each of the awning sections, except the uppermost section 3a, has a depending iiange 21 (see Fig. '7) along its rear edge; and a pair of angle stops 28 and 29 are secured to said ange as by rivets 3D and 3I. The angle stops 28 and 29 are L-shaped and they extend above the upper face of the awning section, as may be seen in Fig. 4. The angle stops on one awning section are engageable with the channel stops 23 and 24 of the immediate succeeding section, as may be seen in Fig. 4, so that the stops limit the movement of the awning sections toward the extended or lowered condition.

The channel guides I5, I6 and 2|, 22 also serve to maintain the awning sections in spaced rela tion so that when the awning is in extended or lowered condition, as shown in Fig. 2, there are air spaces between the adjacent sections throughout the greater part of the width of said sections. Thus, air may pass through the passages as indicated by the arrows 32 in Fig. 2. In its extended condition, the awning thus forms a louver arrangement. This is an important feature since it provides ventilation, permitting air to passl more freely into and out of the room or confined space with which the awning is associated. l

A further feature of the invention resides in the anges which are provided on. the awningy sections as shown in Fig. 1. Each of the awning sections other than the lowermost section isprovided with side anges 33 and S4, while the lowermost section 3e has integral front and side anges 35,' 35 and 37. The flanges are so formed that when the awning is in its extended or, lowered condition, as shown in Fig. 1, the flanges present a uniform distinctive pattern.

-From the foregoing description, it will be seen that the invention provides an awning structure having the various features herenbefore mentioned. It should be noted particularly that a1- .most all of the parts are of such nature that they may be formed by the simple process of diecutting and stamping. In view of this andthe fact that the structurel is relatively simple, itis possible to manufacture the awning iat-relatively low cost.

'While a specic formbf the awning has-been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications may be made within the scope f the invention.

I claim:

1. In an awning, a plurality of rigid awning sections relatively movable from Van extended, lowered condition to a retracted, raised condition and vice versa, a pair 0f channel guides extending along the sides of the upper face of each section except the uppermost section, apair of plates secured to and extending along the sides of the lower faces of each section except the lowermost section, each of said plates having bent edges providing a channel guide along its outer side edge and a channel stop at its front '4 edge, the channel guides on each pair of plates being engaged with the pair of channel guides on the upper face of the immediately preceding section, whereby to guide the movements of the awning sections and to space the sections from one another, a iange at the rear edge of each section except the uppermost section, and a pair of angle stops secured to each ange, said angle stops being engageable with the channel stops ofthe immediately succeeding section, whereby to limit the movementsof the awning sections, there being unobstructed air passages between adjacent sections throughout the greater part of the lateral extent of said sections when the latter are in extended condition.

f 2'. In an awning, a plurality of rigid awning `AVsectionsl relatively movable from an extended,

lowered condition to a retracted, raised condition andvice versa, a pair of channel guides extending along the sides 0f the upper face of eachfsection except the uppermost section, a pair of-`plates secured to and extending along the sides of thef .lowerfaces of each section-exceptthe lowermost section, each Aof said plates having bent edges providing a channel guide along its vouter side edge and a stop at its front edge, the

channel guides on each pair of plates being engaged with the pair of channel guides on the upper face of the immediately preceding section, whereby'tovguide the. movements of the awning sections and to space the sections from one another, and a pair of stops at the rear of each ,section except theuppermost section, the latter stops being eng-ageable with the-flrst-mentipned stops of Athe;,immediately succeeding section,

whereby to limit the movements of'. the awning sections,. there being: unobstructed air passages between adjacentsections throughout the greater part of the lateral extent of said sections when A the latter are inextended condition.

JACOB FERFORT.

REFERENCES CITED Thel following references are of record in the le of' this patent:

UNITEDl STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 427,287 Wood May 6,1890 2,435;073 Freeman Jan.\27, 1948 

